Our impact

Mozambique5 Oct 2012

Mozambique is a fertile country is south east Africa. The legacy of war, and the country's vulnerability to floods, droughts and earthquakes create serious challenges to development. Our work here focusing on collaborating with government departments to implement policy that ensures safe water and toilets are given to those who need it most.
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Country details

Capital: Maputo

Population: 27 million

Area: 801,590 km2

Other Main Cities: Beira, Quelimane, Nampula

A community contributes to the building of their new latrines

I appreciate all this help a lot!

Joseph Mutemba

Maputo, Mozambique

Joseph has lived in Maputo all his life. He is a widower and disabled but can walk on his knees.

Before they had a latrine, Joseph's family used to defecate around the house. This was physically challenging for Joseph and when the rains came, faeces flowed around the house.

A local partner organisation has provided Joseph's community with over 100 latrines, asking that households contribute by digging latrine pits themselves. Joseph now has a safe latrine that is more comfortable to use.